Smart Photography Magazine - July 2023

In this issue

Profile
Biswajit Mukherjee

Photo Feature
Monsoon Woes
Photographing Butterflies

Printing & Beyond
Fine Art Printing

Tutorial
Lightroom or Photoshop?

ReviewS
Nikon Z8
Xiaomi 13 Pro
Realme 11 Pro+
Google Pixel 7a

Pro Macs Get Apple Silicon

Apple has introduced the new Mac Studio and Mac Pro. Mac Studio features M2 Max and M2 Ultra, while the Mac Pro features M2 Ultra.

1 min

Broncolor Unveils Pro Lighting Equipment

Swiss lighting innovator Broncolor has announced the launch of the next generation of professional lighting equipment.

1 min

CEWE Photo Award 2023

The CEWE Photo Award 2023 has received more than half a million photos from photography enthusiasts in 147 countries. Most of the photos come from Europe, but photos in the ten possible categories were also submitted from Papa New Guinea, Chile or Nepal under the motto “Our World is beautiful”.

1 min

Apple Unveils New Macbook Air

Apple has introduced the 15-inch MacBook Air, featuring an expansive 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display along with the incredible performance of M2. With up to 18 hours of battery life and a silent, fanless design, the new MacBook Air brings power and portability.

1 min

Lenovo's Legion Slim for Creators

Lenovo has launched the latest generation of its Legion Slim laptops, empowering players to achieve their gaming goals while also chasing their creative pursuits.

2 mins

Sigma Debuts New 14mm Lens

Sigma has announced their fastest ultra-wide-angle lens, the 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art. This lens is the world’s widest f/1.4 single focal length lens according to Sigma.

1 min

Nikon India Unveils Z 70-180mm f/2.8

Nikon India has introduced the Nikkor Z 70-180mm f/2.8. Housed in a lightweight body, the Nikkor Z 70180mm f/2.8 is the latest telephoto zoom lens optimised to capture both stills and video in a compact design.

2 mins

PHOTOGRAPHING BUTTERFLIES

Macro’ photography ideally means showcasing something larger than its original size. This calls for the lens to be very close to the subject – merely a few Centimeters away.

3 mins

PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY

Hi, I am Vishesh Kanani, an accomplished photographer and videographer with a focus on commercial and travel projects. My portfolio includes diverse subject matter such as products, food, interiors, industrial, fashion, documentaries, and corporate photography. I earned my photography diploma from the esteemed Shari Academy of Professional Photography, where I received the Best Splash Photography award and the Dean’s Award. My work has also been recognized and featured in various news articles, magazines, and blogs. For me, simplicity and efficiency are the keys to success. With over 8 years of experience in all aspects of photography, I have developed a reputation for delivering exceptional results. Based in Mumbai, India, I continue to push the boundaries of this craft and create stunning visual content.

4 mins

Lightroom Or Photoshop Which To Use When?

Virtually every image these days is post-processed. By that we mean it is corrected for errors, and aesthetically enhanced after capture. Some users even go beyond and combine images to create something that did not exist, though that is more in the realm of digital art.

10 mins

Second to None

Nikon’s flagship mirrorless camera – the Z9 – was announced worldwide in end October 2021 and reviewed by Smart Photography in March 2022. The Z9 almost immediately became the favourite of Nikon users and several prospective buyers had to wait for over a year to own one.

9 mins

The Red Dot Returns

A red dot of vermillion on the forehead assumes great significance in the Indian culture, but apart from that, a camera’s head plate is probably the most coveted position where a humble red dot can assume iconic status.

4 mins

An Ornate Maze

Realme has been absent from our test bench for a while, but the brand came up with the 11 Pro+ recently. The phone boasts a 200-megapixel camera along with premium design. The device surely looks a stunner, but does it live up to the hype? Let’s find out.

3 mins

Pixel Junior

Google’s Pixel phones have been accepted widely for the clean stock Android experience and excellent cameras they sport.

3 mins

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